here I am again. This week I have chosen wild life! Is it or isn't it? Extinct I mean. What do you think?

Last week I mentioned the need for assistance with the setting up of the rooms we use each morning. Well, on Monday a few extras turned up and it was great. We got the setting up done in no time and our "seniors" were able to show the ropes and finish up not looking like they'd exercised for two hours. These same people will be regulars on Mondays from now on.

Then came Wednesday! Nobody "new" arrived, not a soul! Come on Wednesday people....come along and help. It is really not a huge job when spread over a few people and you will be most welcome.

We are making our way through the term and all seems generally smooth. I am pleased with the way our whole flows so well and people make their way from class to class easily. This week we even had a Grandchild or two coming along, that was good to see and I hope they had a good time in classes and at morning tea.

One thing that has been brought to my attention is the fact that some people "fiddle" with the air conditioning in the rooms when they really don't know what does what. One instance I was told about was an attempt to increase the heat in the room, in fact the complaint I had at the end of the session was that the opposite had been achieved and the complainants were cold.

It makes sense to me to ask the Tutor to adjust it, and if they don't know how they can get someone who does. That way we know that at least it is being adjusted in the correct direction.

This year we have begun posting the minutes of committee meetings for anyone interested. They are to be found on the notice board. Believe me, they don't make for riveting reading.....and, you are always welcome to come and observe - again, not a stimulating hour's entertainment. We really do cover mundane matters regarding the day to day running of U3A.

Now, without getting too excited I'd like to ask you for any suggestions/opinions you may have regarding U3A. Examples would be what do you enjoy most? What is your least favourite aspect? What sort of direction do you think U3A should be headed in? What are our strengths and weaknesses?

Any responses can go into the suggestion box.......I look forward to some light reading.

Cheers

Jane